Former England midfielder Frank Lampard expressed his 'extreme pride' at being awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

The 36-year-old, who is Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer with 211, spent last season at Manchester City but is leaving to play Major League Soccer for New York City this summer.

'I am delighted to receive this huge honour,' said Lampard, who won 106 England caps.

Frank Lampard is thrown into the air by his Manchester City team-mates on the final day of the season

Lampard scored against his old side Chelsea at the Etihad in September but refused to celebrate

The 36-year-old, who will play for New York City next season, is Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer with 211

Lampard celebrates with the Champions League trophy following Chelsea's triumph in Munich back in 2012

'I feel very fortunate to have had such a long and fulfilling career in football.

'This is an extremely proud moment for myself and my family.'

Lampard has been honoured for services to football after an English football career which began at West Ham and ended at Manchester City. He joined Chelsea in 2001 for £11million and made 429 appearances for the Blues over 13 years.